The easy solution would be for the court admin to go through the motions of FOIA without being subject to it. Do what all other agencies do across the state. Separate exempt from non exempt material.

Yeah, that would be a major improvement. I'll put it on my list

Young, our new chief admin judge in CHS and Berkeley counties, granted a request from The Post and Courier to allow **all media** to use their laptops, cell phones and electronic devices during Charleston court proceedings.

Cameras and recording devices still require permission from judges.

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Kittredge has made incremental, noticeable improvements to public access to courts across the state.

Just this week, 9th Circuit Court Judge Roger Young signed an order improving access in Charleston circuit courts that is based on a Kitteredge order.

Grateful for the support I've received from my editors (Sandy Hodson, Jason Cato and Jeff Taylor).

ICYMI: I was briefly arrested in Berkeley County before Christmas when I tried to attend a public bond hearing for a group of ppl accused of killing 13 cats with poison.

(I took down the original post b/c I was vacation and didn't want the distraction)

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It was all very tiresome.

Thanks for reading!

This reporting took most of the late summer and the fall to figure out the best way to tell the story of how North Charleston, Charleston and the broader Lowcountry fits into the tapestry of hip-hop.

I hope you read this work from Indi'Gxld, Kalyn Oyer and myself. ✌️

Why hasn't someone from the Lowcountry made it big like J. Cole or DaBaby? The stories and sound can't be found elsewhere. This question remains unresolved 25 years into the scene's life.

But, today's scene brims with an energy pushing towards unity, and the hope of a breakthrough moment.